A high school graduate from Manhattan Beach, California, William Kopenhefer is currently pursuing undergraduate studies at New York University (NYU). William Kopenhefer has a strong volunteer focus and supports nonprofits such as the Andrew McDonough B+ (Be Positive) Foundation.
This B+ (Be Positive) Foundation has provided financial assistance to young patients at more than 240 hospitals spanning the United States and also funds childhood cancer research. In November 2015, the NYU community came together in support of the B+ Foundation at its third annual dance marathon event. Hosted by the NYU Greek organizations, the event lasted 12 hours and honored those who have lost their lives to cancer. The well-attended event featured a presentation by charity founder Joe McDonough, whose son Andrew passed away at 14 years old.
The college-age participants were also joined by young B+ Heroes, who have battled cancer. They grooved alongside the marathon dancers to motivate them in their fundraising efforts against cancer. In total, the dance marathon raised a healthy $333,000 for charity.
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